The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-06-13
Nine Interesting Races at Kapio-
Iani Park.
Fine weather and "a Large Attend
amcc-A Royal Procession
Notes. Etc.

out the Kingdom as general holiday, and
the Government and Consular flags were
all flying gaIly in the breeze. The vessels
in the harbor were dressed with bunting.
Early in the morning the island steamers
arrived with an influx of visitors. Soon
after daybreak the clouds became overcast
and it had every appearance of rain, but
by o'clock the sun shone brightly, and
the prospects for a fine day were good.
The Government offices and business
houses were closed, and very little bust
ness was transacted. By o'clock the city
was astir, and groups of all nationalities
could be seen on the streets dressed in
holiday attire, and wearing leis and
wreaths. The one topic OF conversation
was the races at the Park.
Some people did not care to go to the
races, and spent the day in picnicking
while others went out riding. The Fort
street and Bethel Union Sunday schools
with members of the Y MICA, held a very
enjoyable picnic at the residence of Mr.. c.
NJ. Cooke, Beretania street. Several picnic
parties were to be found in the different
valleys. The cares of business were thrown
on one side, and everybody seemed bent
upon having good time.
GOING TO THE RACES
AS the races were announced to com
mence at half-past 10 o'clock, it was neces--
sary so make an early start to Kapiolanl
Park, where they were held. Soon after 8
O'Clock the road leading to the Park was
dotted with horses, carriages, busses and
pedestrians, all going to the races. gang
of prisoners were in charge of two water
ing carts, and sprinkled King street and
the Waikiki road, making the ride out ex-
ceedingly pleasant. In driving out on
King street, one could not help but notice
the residence of Mr.. Justice Bickerton
which was lastly decorated with Hawaii
an flags. Mounted police were stationed
at different stages to keep order and pre-
vent fast driving, but there was very little
call for their services
ROYAL PROCESSION.
One of the most important features of
the day was the Royal procession from
Iolani Palace to the Park At quarter
past 10 o'clock His Majesty the King,
with II. R. H. Princess Poomaikelani.
Their Highnesses Princes Keiiahonui and
Kalanianaole, and attended by His Excel
lency Hon. Antoine Rosa, Vice Chamber
lain, left the Palace in the state carriage
They were preceded by a detachment of
mounted police, and followed by some fifty
ladies and gentlemen on horseback Mem
bers of the Poomaikelani and IoIani Clubs.
The ladies wore the pau or holiday riding
dress, while all were covered with Ieis and
wreaths. The procession attracted much
attraction as it wendell its way to the Park.
The attendance at the Park was very
large, but nothing like that on former
years. This may be in measure attrib-
uted to the unsightly board fence erected
around the track. The grand stand was
well filled, and so were the private stands
The Jockey Club entertained large num-
Der of guests in their stand. The Royal
Hawaiian Band was stationed near the
grand stand, and played at intervals
throughout the day. When the Royal
party arrived the band played the National
Anthem. The track waa in good order
for racing The officials were: Judges,
Frank S. Pratt, Captain John H. Brown,
Col. G. II. Judd; Timekeers, f. p Hast
ings, James G. Spencer; Starter, Major A
B. Hayley; Clerk of the Course, j. NJ
Dowsett; Saddling Paddock, E. R. Miles
Following is the result of the various
events:
/, QUEENS PLATE, $75. Running race
u mile dash; free for all.
Kealla Ranch, b M Amandine, years,
lib lbs 49,; ...-.c Noble
j. A. Cummins' M Queen Kapiolani,
years, lib lbs .............L Leonard 2
N: Perry's m Lallah Rookh, 5 years,
J. ouderkirk's b Rockwell, years. rp lis
Amadine was the favorite against the
field. They got away at the first attempt
to a very poor start, Amadine getting a /
decided advantage, while Queen Kapiolani
was fully five lengths behind. Once started.
however, she passed Rockwell and Lallah
Rookh, and went in pursuit of Amadine
The latter held too good lead to be over
taken, and eventually landed a winner bv
three lengths Queen Kapiolani beat
Lallah ROokh by half legnth for second
place, while Rockwell finished last.
Time, 491S.
2. KAMEHAMEHA PLATE, $3.50 Running
race; 2 mile dash; free for all.
Hnntley and Potter's Patrol, aged.
Kealia Ranch. b m Matte NJ, 8 years,
T 81 los cornwoii,s cci.,i H6owson
years, 40 lbs -......-......... Noble 8
This race was looked upon with con-
interest by the large crowd Of
spect 4tors from the factof it being a two
mile dash Matte NJ was booked as
the winner, while Patrol had many follow
ers. When the flag dropped Patrol, who
lad the middle position. took the lead and
'oon was couple of lengths ahead. AT
he three-quarter pole Matte NJ. passed
Patrol, and soon was leading by a length;
lift the same distance behind Patrol. In
his order they ran to the lower turn, S
here Matte NJ. increased her lead to two !